1. Advance Placement in Todays Academies Larry Blackmer, NAD Associate Director of Education larry.blackmer@nad.adventist.org larryblackmer.com

2. What is AP? Advance Placement (AP) classes are college level courses, designed by The College Board.The College Board Students earn college credit if they pass the end of year test. 31 courses and 34 exams in 19 subject areas.31 courses

3. Why Participate? School –Allows students to excel in a field –Meets the needs of advanced students –Enrollment –Seen as more academic Student –Gives head start on college –Allows students to experience college- level studies – study habits –Motivates students in particular fields of study –Stand out in college admissions process

4. Calendar & Fees Some courses require summer reading before school begins January - Schedule your exam March 30 – Postmark deadline for Eligibility Forms May 3-7 – Exam dates Early July – scores released to students Fees - $82/exam

5. Scoring Of AP Exams Exams are given a 1-5 score. Many schools only grant credit to scores of 3-5, and some only 4-5. Some schools still require students to take school-based test even if the student received a 5 on AP exam. Not all schools except AP credit

6. Alternatives to AP Arrange with the college that serves your union to teach college level courses. This ties student to Adventist School Ties college to academy Not based on one day test Credit good at that college only, may be transferred to other Adventist colleges

7. Should You Teach AP? Pass rates vary from 45-85% Prep time is extreme If students are paying an additional fee and then fail… Does expand the course offerings May require additional resources/expenditures More resources http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/ about.html http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/ about.html

8. Resources Getting started for students: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/t esting/ap/about.html http://www.collegeboard.com/student/t esting/ap/about.html Getting started for teachers: http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/teach ers/starting/0,,153-173-0-0,00.html http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/teach ers/starting/0,,153-173-0-0,00.html Getting Started for Administrators: http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/articl e/0,3045,153-173-0-8098,00.html http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/articl e/0,3045,153-173-0-8098,00.html

9. Thank you and God Bless!

10. Classes Art History Biology Calculus AB Calculus BC Chemistry Computer Science A Computer Science AB Macroeconomics Microeconomics English Language English Literature Environmental Science European History French Language French Literature German Language Comparative Govt & Politics U.S. Govt & Politics Human Geography Latin Literature Latin: Vergil Music Theory Physics B Physics C Psychology Spanish Language Spanish Literature Statistics Studio Art U.S. History World History

11. College Board Non-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900. Comprised of more than 4,500 Higher ed schools. Serves over 3 million students, 23,000 high schools & 3,500 colleges. SAT, PSAT/NMSQT and AP